Updated 2026-04-22 · BLS OEWS May 2024

Registered Nurse jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

193 registered nurses employed in metro (BLS May 2024) · $84,852 median · 5% below the national median.

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  • Pay data sourced from BLS OEWS May 2024.

Registered Nurse pay in Pittsburgh, PA

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Pittsburgh metro. Half of Registered Nurses earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $67,757 $84,852 $104,176
25th$67,757 Median$84,852 75th$104,176 vs US5% below the national median

Source: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, May 2024 OEWS estimates. Full Registered Nurse salary guide →

Registered Nurse pay bands in Pittsburgh by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Senior Registered Nurse

Typical senior band in Pittsburgh
Example (illustrative)
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Typical pay range
$79,760–$105,555
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Registered Nurse

Typical entry level band in Pittsburgh
Example (illustrative)
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Typical pay range
$75,942–$94,864
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Senior Registered Nurse

Typical senior band in Pittsburgh
Example (illustrative)
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Typical pay range
$70,851–$102,501
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Senior Registered Nurse

Typical senior band in Pittsburgh
Example (illustrative)
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Typical pay range
$75,942–$100,973
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Staff Registered Nurse

Typical staff band in Pittsburgh
Example (illustrative)
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Typical pay range
$69,578–$93,337
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Registered Nurse Career Ladder — Pittsburgh Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Pittsburgh’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Registered Nurse0–2 yrs$61,093
  2. Mid Registered Nurse2–5 yrs$80,609
  3. Senior Registered Nurse5–8 yrs$101,822
  4. Staff Registered Nurse8–12 yrs$123,035
  5. Lead Registered Nurse12+ yrs$144,248

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2024 occupational percentiles for 15-xxxx codes.

Employers in the Registered Nurse hiring market in Pittsburgh

  • Mercy Health
  • Ascension
  • Tenet
  • HCA Healthcare
  • CommonSpirit

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Pittsburgh post Registered Nurse jobs

Employers in the Pittsburgh metro typically post Registered Nurse roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

What Pittsburgh Employers Actually Ask Registered Nurses

Pulled from O*NET work-activities and real interview patterns for this occupation. Practice all four with Jobeezy’s InterviewRide drills.

  • Technical

    How do you prioritize patient care when you have five patients with competing needs?

    Triage reasoning: acuity-based prioritization, SBAR communication, early escalation of deteriorating patients.

  • Technical

    Tell me about a time you identified a medication error before it reached a patient.

    Five Rights verification: right patient, drug, dose, route, time. ISMP double-check protocols.

  • Technical

    How do you handle a family member who disagrees with a patient's care plan?

    Family-centered care: listen first, explain in plain language, involve charge nurse or social work if escalating.

  • Technical

    Describe your approach to patient education for a newly diagnosed chronic condition.

    Teach-back method, health literacy assessment, written materials, follow-up confirmation.

Registered Nurse in Pittsburgh, PA — Common Questions

How much does a Registered Nurse earn in Pittsburgh, PA?
Median $84,852/yr. 25th–75th percentile runs $67,757–$104,176. Source: BLS OEWS May 2024.
How many Registered Nurse jobs are there in Pittsburgh?
BLS OEWS May 2024 reports approximately 193 Registered Nurse roles employed in the Pittsburgh metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Pittsburgh employers use for Registered Nurse?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Registered Nurse jobs for me?
Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Registered Nurse openings in Pittsburgh and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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